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Barbados has been a hot ticket destination since its addition to the green list on 30th June. Many airlines and tour operators have reported bookings up between 2 or 3 times the average.Responding to this demand, Virgin Atlantic has just released tickets for its new twice-weekly Edinburgh to Barbados service. The first direct flights depart in December and run on Wednesdays and Sundays. They will be the only direct flights between Scotland and the Caribbean. The route will be serviced by...

Virgin Atlantic has just launched a collection of 2019/20 flight deals from £268 return. Us Brits love Virgin Atlantic, consistently rating it as one of our favourite airlines in terms of customer service and customer experience. So when a chance comes along to bag a bargain flight - as it has today - then it's time to get booking! We've spotted some great deals to some of the world's top destinations, departing from London and Manchester. Whether for business or for pleasure, they've got...

I didn’t go on any all inclusive holidays as a kid, so when I first encountered them as an adult I didn’t know what to expect.There’s so much choice when it comes to all inclusive holidays where do you begin?What does all inclusive mean?All inclusive typically refers to accommodation that includes meals, drinks and certain activities or amenities for a single upfront cost. Generally, it means that once you’ve paid that amount you won’t need to spend anything else on your holiday.In...

With the weather finally starting to thaw, chances are you’ll be keen to get out and about on holiday during March. It’s mid-season in many world-wide destinations, therefore it’s a great month to keep your eye out for cheap hotel and flight deals.Whether you can’t wait to take a city break for shopping, wining and dining, or want to adventure to far-flung shores, here’s a look at our top picks for the month.Beach HolidaysAfter long months of grey skies and winter chills, we’re...

Are you planning to jet off to a sunny location this winter, or relax by the fire at home? Has the Zika virus deterred you from travel to certain locations? We love hearing your opinions, so our team can offer the types of deals you’re searching for. Here are the results of a survey recently sent to Simply Holiday Deals members, to give you the opportunity to tell us about your winter holiday plans for 2016/2017. When all’s said and done, the overriding result is that we’re all looking...

England's traffic light system was introduced to provide a framework under which overseas travel could restart. It aimed to eliminate the chaos caused by short-notice travel bans seen in 2020, but it hasn't made a great start...How does the traffic light system work?The green, amber and red lists tell you what the requirements are when you return to England. There are separate rules for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The requirements you might face on arriving at your holiday destination...